Lindsay Michelle

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will buy loose produce with a reusable bag or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need.

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 1.

When life gives me lemons (or other citrus peels), I will use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

I will purchase produce and meat directly from a local farmers market and make 3 meals.

I will volunteer 1 hours to support existing community food waste reduction and recovery efforts like gleaning or for a food bank.

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden at my home or community garden.

I will rescue limp produce like leafy greens or carrots by soaking them in cold water or using them in recipes where appearance doesn't matter.